College Smiles

Oral head and neck cancers the sixth most common cancer type in the world. And, HPV is now the most common cause. Yet, most people aren’t aware of how serious head and neck cancers can be - and how they are connected to HPV. UIC's free public screenings and population research are helping to spread awareness and education in Chicago.

You might be surprised to know that the benefits of maintaining good dental health extend far beyond just your mouth. In fact your oral health—the health of your teeth and gums—has a major impact on overall health, medical costs, and quality of life. Find out what UIC is doing to educate patients and the future workforce to improve oral health as part of overall health.

When it comes to fighting off cavities, we need all the help we can get, beyond the obvious healthy habits of regular brushing and flossing. Here are several more useful habits you can pick up to strengthen your daily routine for a healthy and beautiful smile.

Publications

Vision is a news magazine of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, covering news of alumni, faculty, and students. It is published twice per year and features messages from the Dean and from the President of the UIC Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors, news and feature stories, an advancement report, case studies, alumni class news, obituaries, student news, faculty and department news, continuing education news, a calendar, and classified and display advertisements. To submit news items or for information about advertising, email DentNews@uic.edu.

Word of Mouth

Word of Mouth is a news magazine of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, covering news of students, faculty, and staff. It is published four times per year and features a news section, calendar, classified advertisements, and display advertisements. To submit news items or for information about advertising, email DentNews@uic.edu.

The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry is a worldwide leader in oral health education, clinical care and research that is patient-centered and evidence-based, with a foundation in preventive and public health sciences. We are a part of UI Health.